Sandy Soil

Q.

Rice grows best in sandy soils. Say true or false.

1. True

2. False

Q.

Which of the following is not a property of sandy soil?

1. Sandy soil is light.

2. Sandy soil is well aerated.

3. Sandy soil is dry.

4. They are heavy as they hold more water.

Q.

Arrange the following options into correct pairs and accordingly choose the correct option:

i. Sandy soil a. Mixture of large and small soil particles along with silt

ii. Clayey soil b. Large soil particles, lots of air spaces

iii. Loamy soil c. Small soil particles, pack tightly together

1. i - c; ii - a; iii - b

2. i - a; ii - c; iii - b

3. i - a; ii - b; iii - c

4. i - b; ii - c; iii - a

Q. Match the following.

Column I	Column II
I. Sandy soil	A. 85% sand + 15% clay or silt
II. Loam soil	B. 70% sand + 30% clay or silt
III. Silt	C. 50% sand + 50% clay or silt or both
	D. 90% silt + 10% sand

1. I-A, II-D, lll-C
2. I- A, II- B, lll- D
3. I- A, II- D, lll- B
4. I- A, II- B, lll- C
5. I- A, II- C, lll- D

Q. Which of the following options is not correct regarding the uses of sandy soil?

1. Sandy soil is suitable for growing plants.

2. Sandy soil is used to make bricks.

3. Sandy soil is not suitable for growing plants.

4. Sandy soil is used in manufacturing glass.

Q.

_______ soil isthe best soil for agriculture.

1. Loamy

2. Sandy

3. Clayey

4. Desert

Q. It is said that clayey soil is useful for crops. How? [3 MARKS]